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Friends Of Hon. John C. Spooner

Chambelin's, Washington, DC · March 5, 1891

On this menu 31 dishes

BLUE POINTS
Celery
Haut Sauterne
Bisque of Crab
Oloroso Apostoles
King of the Sea
Iced Cucumbers
Johannisberger Cabinet
Sweetbread patties
Saddle of Kentucky Southdown Mutton
Potato Croquettes
French string beans
G H Mumm's Extra Dry
COLD ASPARAGUS POINTS
Terrapin, a la Chamberlin
Saratoga Potatoes
Old Priest Madeira
ORANGE ROMAINE
Canvas Back Ducks
Hominy
Lettuce Salad
Clos de Vougeot
Strawberries
Cheese
Crackers
Coffee
Olives
Radishes
Cognac
Fruit
Cigars